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Do I need an apostille for my business registration when applying for a DTV Workcation visa in Hanoi?

Oct 19, 2025

2 months ago

I’m applying for a DTV Workcation visa in Hanoi, where I’m currently located, as a U.S. business owner. 

I have all my documents ready: bank statements (USD 17,000 savings, weekly USD 1,000 transfers), tax returns, self-employment letter, and hotel confirmation.

I’m confused about the apostille for my business registration. The embassy says it proves my business’s legitimacy, but it takes 1-2 weeks to get from Utah. Some say Hanoi might accept a non-apostilled certified copy if financial proof is strong.

Has anyone applied for the Workcation DTV as a business owner in Hanoi? Did you need the apostille, or was a certified business registration enough? Any tips? Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is applying for a DTV Workcation visa in Hanoi as a U.S. business owner and is seeking clarification on whether an apostille is necessary for their business registration documents. They possess various financial and business documents but are unsure about the requirements after mixed advice. Comments from the community suggest that in many cases, a non-apostilled certified copy may be acceptable, especially if supported by strong financial evidence. Additional recommendations include providing a letter that states the user is allowed to work remotely and clarifying their role as a company employee.

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Andi ***********

Vietnam often approves without apostled docs. You have a tax return which shows you are working for legal firms and that is basically what they want to know.

2 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Andi **********

seems pretty straight forward in Hanoi.

2 months ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant Yeah, Vietnam is probably the most popular country for DTV applications in Asia.

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Andi ***********

Daniel *******

I just provided my Wyoming LLC formation documents, and IRS EIN issuing document. Applied in Hanoi.

2 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Daniel ******

how long did it take you to get approved after you submitted it?

2 months ago

Daniel *******

Anonymous participant 5 biz days

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Daniel *******

Daniel **********

I applied for the same in Jakarta and they didn't ask for this. Just upload a copy of registration from Utahs LLC registry. Make it look legit.

2 months ago

Jazzie *****

To avoid getting an apostle, you can also put yourself as an employee of your company.

2 months ago

Anonymous *************

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How do you do that? In the letter? Just say that you're an employee of your business?

2 months ago

Daniel **********

@Jazzie ****

yeah that's what I did. I'm an employee of my own business

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Daniel **********

Kool *******

You will also need a letter from your business stating that you are allowed to work remotely, even though it is your business.

2 months ago

Anonymous *************

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@Kool ******

thank you, I have that already. Any other tips? I've been looking at this for a year and a half I finally got to the point of actually applying for it

2 months ago

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Anonymous *************

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